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What:Official Escapist Expo WebsiteThe Escapist is launching a premier consumer convention centered around games culture in Downtown Durham! The Escapist Expo will unite fans of videogames, tabletop games, science fiction, fantasy, comics, music and more in a celebration of everything great in multi-media escapism:

Play - Compete with friends in videogame and tabletop competitions that include Magic: The Gathering, console tournaments , a retro arcade, RPG tables run by professional DMs and outdoor Side Quests complete with laser-tag.

Learn - Hear directly from experts and celebrities from across the industry during three-days of panels and discover your new favorite game by participating in game demos and open play areas.

Party - Take part in an exclusive evening event, including a performance by The Escapist's own Miracle of Sound, daily entertainment by performers from across North Carolina, after hours bar crawl, and movies on the lawn.

Experience - Walk a packed expo floor where you can meet and learn about your favorite companies in the game industry all in one place.

All Your Way - Open to consumers and industry professionals alike, registration will start at just $15 dollars a day, with discounts for weekend VIP tickets, students, active military, industry and media.

So.... I am actually thinking of going to this considering I live in Atlanta. I might be a bit conned-out though since Dragon*Con's two weeks prior. Will the staff mind if I show up merely to harass them about getting a job? :P

Fappy:So.... I am actually thinking of going to this considering I live in Atlanta. I might be a bit conned-out though since Dragon*Con's two weeks prior. Will the staff mind if I show up merely to harass them about getting a job? :P

Yeah. But if you want to suck up, volunteering is a reallllly great way to do it.

Fappy:So.... I am actually thinking of going to this considering I live in Atlanta. I might be a bit conned-out though since Dragon*Con's two weeks prior. Will the staff mind if I show up merely to harass them about getting a job? :P

Yeah. But if you want to suck up, volunteering is a reallllly great way to do it.

Oh cool! Is there anywhere I can look to see what needs to be done? I may or may not be working full-time by September, so I'm not sure I can commit to anything this early but I'd definitely like to help any way I can!

Fappy:So.... I am actually thinking of going to this considering I live in Atlanta. I might be a bit conned-out though since Dragon*Con's two weeks prior. Will the staff mind if I show up merely to harass them about getting a job? :P

Yeah. But if you want to suck up, volunteering is a reallllly great way to do it.

Oh cool! Is there anywhere I can look to see what needs to be done? I may or may not be working full-time by September, so I'm not sure I can commit to anything this early but I'd definitely like to help any way I can!

Not yet, but soon! We're still finalizing events and schedules and such, but once our volunteer registration goes up, you can sign up and indicate what your expected availability might be. We won't know specifics to closer to the event, of course.

Yeah. But if you want to suck up, volunteering is a reallllly great way to do it.

Oh cool! Is there anywhere I can look to see what needs to be done? I may or may not be working full-time by September, so I'm not sure I can commit to anything this early but I'd definitely like to help any way I can!

Not yet, but soon! We're still finalizing events and schedules and such, but once our volunteer registration goes up, you can sign up and indicate what your expected availability might be. We won't know specifics to closer to the event, of course.

Yeah. But if you want to suck up, volunteering is a reallllly great way to do it.

Oh cool! Is there anywhere I can look to see what needs to be done? I may or may not be working full-time by September, so I'm not sure I can commit to anything this early but I'd definitely like to help any way I can!

Not yet, but soon! We're still finalizing events and schedules and such, but once our volunteer registration goes up, you can sign up and indicate what your expected availability might be. We won't know specifics to closer to the event, of course.

Will you need help the day before the Expo opens at all? At this rate me and sky14kemea will be arriving on the evening of the 12th so we'd be available to help out before on the 13th and during the Expo if you need it! :)

Will you need help the day before the Expo opens at all? At this rate me and sky14kemea will be arriving on the evening of the 12th so we'd be available to help out before on the 13th and during the Expo if you need it! :)

*cough cough*

I'm still planning on travelling with you guys, are you just going to leave me all alone in the hotel :(I can help too. Especially if you need someone who watches other people work, I'm really good at that.

Will you need help the day before the Expo opens at all? At this rate me and sky14kemea will be arriving on the evening of the 12th so we'd be available to help out before on the 13th and during the Expo if you need it! :)

*cough cough*

I'm still planning on travelling with you guys, are you just going to leave me all alone in the hotel :(I can help too. Especially if you need someone who watches other people work, I'm really good at that.

Ah well in my defence I didn't know it was you that me and sky were talking to last night. xD

TimeLord:Are there going to be any other card games to play at the Expo? I don't play Magic (although I've always wanted to get into it) but I like a friendly game of Yu-Gi-Oh

There will be plenty of open play tables available for both board games and card games alike. Bring your cards! I am sure there will be other attendees looking to play some friendly games of Yu-Gi-Oh as well :D

One of the highlights of PAX East Thursday night was the game area at the Westin. I believe members of the PA staff contacted the hotel and got a section just for them that wasn't interfering with other customers trying to get drinks and other such things, providing an area for members of the community to gather and socialize.

Would The Escapist be capable of or interested in organizing such an area at the Marriott attached to the convention center? (Or I'm assuming is attached, otherwise I booked the wrong hotel).

In addition, is there a resource that has attractions in the immediate area so communities can plan events nearby? The Convention Center site doesn't really detail things like restaurants within walking distance.

ccesarano:One of the highlights of PAX East Thursday night was the game area at the Westin. I believe members of the PA staff contacted the hotel and got a section just for them that wasn't interfering with other customers trying to get drinks and other such things, providing an area for members of the community to gather and socialize.

Would The Escapist be capable of or interested in organizing such an area at the Marriott attached to the convention center? (Or I'm assuming is attached, otherwise I booked the wrong hotel).

In addition, is there a resource that has attractions in the immediate area so communities can plan events nearby? The Convention Center site doesn't really detail things like restaurants within walking distance.

Do I have to be a certain age to get the tickets? I turn 18 on September 1st, but I don't know if the tickets will still be on sale by then. Also, I'll be a freshman in college, so does the discount apply to me?

Shadow flame master:Do I have to be a certain age to get the tickets? I turn 18 on September 1st, but I don't know if the tickets will still be on sale by then. Also, I'll be a freshman in college, so does the discount apply to me?

Have volunteer stuff been sent to interested parties already? and if not does anyone know when they will? I entered my info on the "special registration" and the suspense is killing me. and i like to know if or when the suspense should be killing me. I really want to know if i'm going to helping out or not.

EDIT; also where will it be sent to? (e-mail, escapist inbox, phone call)

rayen020:Have volunteer stuff been sent to interested parties already? and if not does anyone know when they will? I entered my info on the "special registration" and the suspense is killing me. and i like to know if or when the suspense should be killing me. I really want to know if i'm going to helping out or not.

EDIT; also where will it be sent to? (e-mail, escapist inbox, phone call)

I'd give it another month. They're still sorting out details, so organizing volunteers will be a while I think. (Although don't quote me on this, I'm not one of the staff after all xD)

I know how you feel though, I signed up as a Volunteer too D: The suspense is killing me!

rayen020:Have volunteer stuff been sent to interested parties already? and if not does anyone know when they will? I entered my info on the "special registration" and the suspense is killing me. and i like to know if or when the suspense should be killing me. I really want to know if i'm going to helping out or not.

EDIT; also where will it be sent to? (e-mail, escapist inbox, phone call)

We have received all the volunteer applicant data. We're just waiting until the schedule is more concrete to begin assigning rolls, since it's tough to know what we'll need beforehand.

Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering, we'll get back to you soon :)